Stories from Saturday, March 7, 2009

Two injured in Friday crash(03/07/09)BAINBRIDGE -- Two men were hospitalized Friday after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on S.R. 36 near Bainbridge just before 2 p.m. Putnam County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jon Chadd said John Dresbach, 38, was driving a Pontiac Grand Prix westbound when, for an unknown reason, he crossed the center line and struck an eastbound Dodge pickup truck driven by Timothy Christian, 52, of Indianapolis...

County Commissioners change pigeon control(03/07/09)County commissioners Kristina Warren and Gene Beck on Friday approved a request from County Planner Kim Hyten to change the company performing pigeon control at the courthouse. Charter Services will take over getting the pigeon problem at the courthouse under control. He takes over the contract from ARAB, which was sent a notice over a month ago that their services were being terminated...

Cloverdale Elementary hosts kindergarten round up(03/07/09)Kindergarten round-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 2 at Cloverdale Elementary School from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children who are five years of age on or before August 1, 2009 are eligible for enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year. On April 2, parents need to bring the following items for their child: 1) birth certificate, 2) immunization record, and 3) social security number. ...

Second half struggles doom Clovers(03/07/09)The Clovers ended their 2008-09 basketball season the same way it began -- losing to Covenant Christian. Without an answer for the Knights man in the middle, Andrew Smith, the Clovers lost their semifinal sectional game Friday, 58-42, finishing 9-14 for the season...

Cougars defeat Cloverdale(03/07/09)North Putnam eight grade girls defeated Cloverdale 40-29 Thursday. The Cougars were led by Katie Welch with 12 points, followed by Lauren Human with 10. Cloverdale will travel to Eminence Saturday to play in the Eminence Tourney at 9 a.m., while North Putnam will host South Putnam at 6 p.m. Wednesday...

James H. 'Jimmy' 'Peepsight' Costin(03/07/09)James H. "Jimmy" "Peepsight" Costin, 67, Greencastle died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Putnam County on June 2, 1941 to Hughie and Myrtle Humphress Costin. Mr. Costin worked as a surveyor for ASA Land Surveying for 34 years. He was a member of the New Providence Baptist Church and the Greencastle Elks, Moose and Eagles lodges...

Putnam Scanner for March 7(03/07/09)Putnam County Sheriff's Office Tunya Kunkler, Reelsville, was traveling east on U.S. 40 at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday when a deer entered the roadway. She was unable to avoid hitting the animal. There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages. Putnam County Jail...